Note Regarding Current Security Situation in Israel:

At Microsoft , we are fully committed to the safety and well-being of our employees.  

We understand that the recent security situation in Israel has had an impact on daily life, including work-related matters. 

While our recruitment process may experience occasional delays due to these external factors, our commitment to a thorough and fair evaluation of all applicants remains unwavering. 

We appreciate your understanding and patience during these challenging times. The safety and well-being of our employees and candidates are of the utmost importance.

Come and be part of a dynamic team focused on securing cutting-edge AI and cloud technologies in a rapidly evolving threat landscape. We are leading new initiatives and research projects across AI Security, Identity Protection, and SaaS Defense, and this role offers a unique opportunity to help define the rules of the game. AI is transforming the way we interact with computers and machines and defining new cybersecurity problems and opportunities - we are looking for a Principal Researcher who can help us stay ahead of the curve.  

In this role, you’ll research and build defenses across AI systems, agentic protocols, Identity platforms, and SaaS applications. One day you might analyze a new class of AI prompt injection attacks or Agents abuse, the next you’ll be hunting through data or creating novel protection mechanisms for them. You’ll work closely with product teams to turn research prototypes into real security features. 

Join our threat protection research team and be part of a team who contributes to Microsoft’s most advanced and innovative security solutions. Our mission is to help everyone to counter cyber threats by strengthening their security capabilities across their entire environment, including Identities, Agentic AI systems, Cloud and Applications. 

Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond